Diet

Many people hope to maintain their current weight during the holidays so that January doesn’t push them into crazy dieting. Here are some insights I’ve found helpful for preventing weight gain over the Christmas season. Did you know that in the US, half of all annual weight gain happens during the Christmas holidays? Not surprising

It’s almost time to hit the books. After a summer filled with fun and sun, it can be stressful for kids to switch gears and get ready for the school year. Here are some tips to help them be prepared. Ease into the school routine Before school starts, you can gradually adjust your child’s sleep

7 Brain Foods for Kids Children’s brains grow and change rapidly. The foods they eat are important. “These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills,” says psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, co-author of The Happiness Diet and Fifty Shades of Kale. These seven foods can help kids stay sharp and affect how their

The holiday season has begun and along with it the anticipation of a traditional festive diet. But if you want to protect yourself against the pounds, pushing thoughts of apple and pumpkin pies out of your mind might be counterproductive: indulging thoughts of eating a particular food may help us to eat less of the